国产伦理 to Host Events for Women鈥檚 History Month
国产伦理 will host events at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Davie campuses to celebrate Women鈥檚 History Month. The events are free and open to 国产伦理 students, faculty and staff.
The following events will take place at 国产伦理鈥檚 Boca Raton Campus, 777 Glades Road:
Women and Flight in Florida Since 1913
Thursday, March 1 through Tuesday, May 15
Wimberly Library
Women have been a part of aviation history since the early years of powered flight, but their accomplishments have often been overlooked or forgotten. This exhibit looks at aviation history through the eyes of a number of Florida women 鈥 astronauts, pilots, aviators and service personnel 鈥 who advanced the aerospace industry in important way.
Flavors of Diversity: Woman & Cuisine with Chef Shane
Monday, March 12 at 3 p.m.
Nations Multipurpose Room
国产伦理鈥檚 Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs presents Flavors of Diversity. Students will engage in meaningful conversation on how food serves as a preservation of culture.
Let鈥檚 Talk Tuesday:
Weekly Discussions
Tuesdays, March 13 鈥 March 27, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Women and Gender Equity Resource Center
Check out the Women and Gender Equity Resource Center鈥檚 weekly discussion topic. Enjoy pizza while we discuss 鈥淲omen of Color鈥檚 History,鈥 鈥淲omen and Leadership鈥 and 鈥淩ecent History & the Women Who Shaped It.鈥
Strong Introductions
Tuesday, March 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Career Center Multipurpose Room
A panel of feminist professionals will share their experiences in the workforce and provide insight into establishing respect in an equal opportunity future. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with the panelists afterwards to practice their own 鈥渟trong introduction.鈥
Herstory: Transwomen Throughout History
Thursday, March 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Diversity Way
Learn more about the meaningful contributions transwomen have made throughout history and the history makers that are taking charge today. Find out what you can do to support transwomen on campus during Women鈥檚 History Month.
Sadie Hawkins Dinner
Thursday, March 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Grand Palm Room, Student Union
国产伦理鈥檚 Multicultural Programming Board will host a Women鈥檚 History Month Sadie Hawkins dinner.聽
Fierce Athletes: The History of Women in Sports
Friday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Diversity Way
In collaboration with 国产伦理 Athletics and 国产伦理 Campus Recreation, The Women and Gender Equity Resource Center presents 鈥淔ierce Athletes: The History of Women in Sports.鈥澛燙heck out our tabling event to learn more about the history of female athletes, how participating in sports benefit women and the intramural sports we offer to women here at 国产伦理.
Say It Out Loud: Open Mic
Friday, March 16 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Women and Gender Equity Resource Center
Do you write poetry, perform comedy, rap or sing?聽 Are you looking for something fun to do on a Friday afternoon?聽 Join 国产伦理鈥檚 Feminist Graduate Student Association as we celebrate the talented students here on campus.
Make A Difference Monday (MAD)
Monday, March 19 from noon to 2 p.m.
Diversity Way
Learn how women of color shaped history and made a difference in the world and brainstorm with other students on how you can make a difference, too.
Women鈥檚 International Working Day Trivia
Tuesday, March 20 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Women and Gender Equity Resource Center
Do you know about the international history of working women? Want to learn more? Come to Generation Action鈥檚 trivia night. There will be fun, food and prizes.
Resource Extravaganza
Wednesday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Breezeway
Find out more information on resources available to women both on and off campus.
鈥楢in't I A Woman鈥
Thursday, March 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Live Oak C & D, Student Union
Enjoy a performance celebrating the lives and times of four significant African American Women: ex-slave and fiery abolitionist Sojourner Truth, renowned novelist and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, exuberant folk artist Clementine Hunter and fervent civil rights worker Fannie Lou Hamer.
Women in Action
Thursday, March 22 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Majestic Palm Room
A panel of women will share their experiences and stories on how they overcame adversity to be successful minority women. The event is sponsored by the 国产伦理 section of The National Council of Negro Women Inc.
Women鈥檚 Leadership Institute
Friday, March 23 from 2 to 7 p.m.
国产伦理 Recreation & Fitness Center
The annual Women鈥檚 Leadership Institute (WLI) aims to empower women for a lifetime of leadership, raise awareness of critical issues women face in leadership and provide opportunities to transform awareness into action. Attendees will hear from spotlight speakers and panels.
The following events will take place at 国产伦理鈥檚 John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter:
TED Talk and Discussion: Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders
Tuesday, March 13 at 5 p.m.
SR 272
Join us as we watch this popular TED Talk and discuss the impacts in our society. Snacks will be provided.
Coffee House featuring Jinahie
Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m.
The Burrow
Jinahie, an Egyptian-American artist, is going to perform her poetry at this spring鈥檚 Coffee House. There will be coffee, cookies and prose.
RISE Reading Circle: 鈥楥ourage is Contagious: And Other Reasons to be Grateful for Michelle Obama鈥
Friday, March 16 at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, March 30 at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, April 13 at 12:30 p.m.
The Burrow
Join the RISE Reading Circle to interact with your peers and 国产伦理 staff. All participants will be provided with the book free of charge. To join the Reading Circle, register here:
Women鈥檚 History Month Lunch and Learn
Friday, March 23 at noon
The Burrow
A panel of Honors College female faculty members and 国产伦理 staff will facilitate a lunch & learn. During the event, the faculty and staff will be sharing their stories with students, as well as answering any questions the students may have. Lunch will be provided.
Feminist Trivia:
Women鈥檚 Matters Are Anything but Trivial
Wednesday, March 28 from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Burrow
Join Owls Care Health Promotion for Women鈥檚 History Trivia to win fun prizes and learn about amazing women throughout history.
The following event will take place at 国产伦理鈥檚 Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:
Wellness on Wheels
Tuesday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to noon
Wellness on Wheels (WOW) will be celebrating Women鈥檚 History Month by distributing information and swag to students on Davie鈥檚 campus.聽Keep an eye out for WOW to learn more about the women鈥檚 movements that are defining history.
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